Cashing In on the Olympics
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CASHLESS ECONOMIES
What do you associate with the word "cash"?
Which of these things would you (not) like to see? Rank them and share with your partner. Put the best at the top. Change partners and share your rankings again.
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SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.
| 1. | destined | a. | scale |
| 2 | transactions | b. | footpath |
| 3. | extent | c. | start |
| 4. | purchased | d. | business deals |
| 5. | accepting | e. | specialist |
| 6. | introduce | f. | likely |
| 7. | expert | g. | manage |
| 8. | handle | h. | taking |
| 9. | trail | i. | ditching |
| 10. | getting rid of | j. | bought |
Listen to the article and write a short summary.
Discussion
| What are the advantages and disadvantages of using cash? | |
| Do you mainly use cash? | |
| What do you think of a cashless society? | |
| Do you prefer cash or digital payments? | |
| Would you miss having banknotes and coins in your pocket / wallet / purse? | |
| When do you think your country will go cashless? | |
| Do you think cashless is safer? | |
| Would you have any problems with a cashless economy? |